Tim and Resha Hovde of Albert Lea announce the birth of a son, Paxton James Hovde, on May 4, 2009, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Paxton weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces.

Grandparents are Tom and Karen Hovde and Linda Eriksmoen, all of Burnsville.

Great-grandparents are Arleen Johnson of St. James and Shirley Ensor of Port Townsend, Wash.

Lacey and Jason Koopal of 71875 300th St., Hartland, announce the birth of a daughter, Caralee Rose Koopal, on May 8, 2009, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Caralee weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and joins a brother, Brady James Koopal, 2.

Grandparents are Laura Frederick and Sammy Koopal.

Phil and Jennifer Scott of Albert Lea announce the birth of a daughter, Brynlea Sophie Scott, on May 20, 2009, at Rochester Methodist Hospital. Brynlea weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and joins a brother, Brock.

Grandparents are Sue and Jerry Haroldson of Albert Lea, Matt Scott of Phoenix, Ariz., and Sharon Astrup-Scott of Albert Lea.

Dacia and Eric Bottelson of Glenville announce the birth of a daughter, Claire Lilah Bottelson, on May 21, 2009, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Claire weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces, and joins a sister, Sophie, 18 months.

Grandparents are Connie Haroldson and Jim and Nancy Bottelson.

Kelsey Paulson of 1416 Swanhill Drive, Albert Lea, announces the birth of a son, Ayden John Paulson, on May 8, 2009, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Ayden weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces.

Grandparents are Judy Cady and Mark Kness and Ken Paulson.

Great-grandparents are John and Mary Jane Cady and Shirley Paulson.

Ryan and Jennifer Leonhardi of Emmons announce the birth of a daughter, Kendall Ryann Leonardi, on May 24, 2009, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Kendall weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces.

Grandparents are Scott and Jan Leonhardi, Shelly Saltou and the late Dennis Saltou.

Great-grandparents are Chuck and Audrey Leonhardi and Maynard and Beverly Bidne.

Eric and Elizabeth Miller of 2006 Highland Ave., Albert Lea, announce the birth of a daughter, Abigail Rose Miller, on May 27, 2009, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Abigail weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces.

Grandparents are Jerry and Jeanne Miller of Alexandria, Jay and Debbie Flink of Albert Lea and the late Mark Brech.

Great-grandparents are Dale and Pat Mangskau, Anita Wood and Leo Miller.